All Episodes
Commercial Kitchen Chronicles — 204 episodes
Episode 203: 28 Years Old & Running an HVAC Company | Total HVAC
Episode 202: Matthew Lemaster, Are We Preparing HVACR Techs for the Real World?
Episode 201: Heatcraft’s Chris Thomas Talks Refrigeration, Training & the Future
Episode 200: 200 Episodes Later… We’re Just Getting Started | Commercial Kitchen Chronicles
Episode 199: Hands-On Isn’t Enough: Rethinking HVAC Training
Episode 198:
Episode 197:Joe Sharp Returns: No Excuses, Just Better Service | Building a Better Service Company
Episode 196:The Evolution of Commercial Kitchen Service | Rich Griffin
Episode 195: How the Trades Changed My Life | Jameson Lolos | Commercial Kitchen Chronicles
Episode 194: 27 Years in HVAC: The Story Behind Blue Collar Code
Episode 193:Your Past Doesn't Define Your Future | Lessons on Trades, Business & Wealth Building
Episode 192: HVACR Panda: The Truth About Leaving the Navy for the Skilled Trades
Episode 191:From Rooftops to Reels: Joe Blanchard on HVAC/R, Content Creation & the Trades
Episode 190: From F-14 Tomcats to Foodservice: The Career Journey of Anthony Dileo | Commercial Kitchen Chronicles
Episode 189: Starting Over From Scratch: Brent Hall’s Bold Move That Changed Everything
Episode 188:
Episode 187: Commercial Kitchen Chronicles Goes Off the Rails Again
Episode 186: Aaron Jacobitz 💥 Sales, Systems, and Teams: What It Really Takes to Grow
Episode 185:Zero Experience to Regional Supervisor in 5 Years | Clay Hartzog on Winning in the Trades 🔥
Episode 184: Rack Refrigeration Will Humble You – OEM Junkie Tells the Truth 🔧
Episode 183: Sally Ray and Why Hoshizaki Is Ahead of the Game Right Now
Episode 182: Johnny Hall: Building the “Let’s Be Techs” Community | Real Talk from the Field
Episode 181:
Episode 180:Inside Parts Town: How John Warpinski Is Supporting the HVAC Industry From the Inside
Episode 179:HVAC for Cannabis Grow Facilities: Building a Mechanical Niche
Episode 178:Become Who You’re Meant to Be | Josh Zolin on Leadership in the Skilled Trades
Episode 177: Dominic Furnback with Elite Service Group
Episode 176:Flame-Free HVAC? Why Press Fittings Are Changing the Game
Episode 175:Betting on Yourself: Starting a Commercial HVAC & Refrigeration Business from Scratch
Episode 174:CFESA Young Professionals Committee and Inside the YPC Symposium
Episode 173: Viper live from AHR Expo
Episode 172:CO Safety, New UEi Tech, Ghost Voltage, and an AHR Expo Preview with Louise Kellar of UEi Test Instruments
Episode 171:Ambro Controls in the Field: Mobile Brazing, Nitrogen Purging, and AHR Expo Talk with Erick Kaseta
episode 170:Roaches, Grease, and “Nope”: Tech Horror Stories
Episode 169: Think You’re a Top Tech? CFESA’s Throwdown Is Calling
Episode 168:Wrenches, Work, and Real Life: A Commercial Kitchen Chronicles Year in Review
Epsiode 167:From 28 Years Behind a Desk to Foodservice Refrigeration | Corrie Phillips
Episode 166: Dj Coblentz with Viega
Episode 165:Building Better Contractors: Rhydon Atzenhoffer on Distribution, Training, and the Future of the Trades
Episode 164:The Evolution of a Tech: A Deep Dive Into HVACR, Hot-Side, Controls, & Facility Innovation with John Bettiga
Episode 163:Young Guns – The Rise of Jacob Caira
Episode 162:The Journey of Troy Duff — From Electrician to Owner of Chef’s Choice Restaurant Repair
Episode 161:John Faust on Family Business, Leadership & the Future of Foodservice Repair
Episode 160: Catching Up with Loretta Mealor — CFESA Insights, Industry Leadership, and What’s Next
Episode 159:🎙️Difference Makers – Women in HVACR
Episode 158: Eric Holder and Leroy Fearon from Unox
Episode 157:Eighteen and Fixing Fryers: The James McCanless Story
Episode 156 : Jay Maiden and A2L Refrigerants Explained: What Technicians Need to Know from Kolpak
Episode 155:From the Line to the Toolbox: A Chef’s Journey Into Foodservice Repair
Episode 154: The End of Brazing? Parker Sporlan’s ZoomLock MAX & Push Fittings for A2L Refrigerants
Episode 153: CKC Live Hangout | Commercial Kitchen Repair, HVACR & Foodservice Talk
Episode 152: Finding Your Path in the Trades: Chris Nixon on HVACR, Growth, and Legacy
Episode 151: HVAC, Refrigeration, and the Road to Independence with Scott Kline
Episode 150:From Dispatcher to Industry Driver: Cody Robinson’s Climb Through Foodservice
Episode 149:Real Talk with Stephen Smith – HVACR, YouTube, and Leaving It Better Than You Found It
Episode 148:The Man Behind HVACR Videos: Chris Stephens Joins CKC
Episode 147:From Framing to Freon: The Refrigeration Journey of Jeremiah Johnson 🚛❄️
Episode 146: How True Ice Is Redefining Commercial Ice Machines with Stephanie Wall from True Refrigeration ❄️
Episode 145: Two Countries, One Trade: Aidan Lucey’s Refrigeration Roadtrip
Episode 144: 🔧 Inside Viega's Training Revolution | Seth Hiler 🔧
Episode 143: From Runways to Ranges: Bryan O’Hern’s Journey in the Repair Game
Episode 142:Precision and Passion: A Deep Dive with Louise Kellar of UEi Test Instruments
Episode141:Power Moves: How The Spicy Sparky Built Her Own Path
Episode 140:Training the Next Techs with Stuart Reiman of Hagar
Episode 139:👉 Finding Purpose in the Trades: Michael Plezia’s Journey to Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair 👨🔧
Episode 138:🎙️35 Years in the Game: Rusty Parke's Legacy in Foodservice Equipment Repair
Episode 137 – HVACGirlie Katey Joins the Trades! From Bartending to Breaking Barriers in HVAC
Episode 136: 🎙️ From Fast Food to Foodservice Pro: Josh Austin’s Journey in HVACR & Refrigeration
Episode 135: 🔥 Catching Up with David Jones – New Roles, New Perspectives! 🔥
Episode 134:From Hands-On Hustle to HVACR Mastery – HVACR DADS Share Their Journey
Episode 133: Catching Up with Bryan Sanders: Wins, Struggles, and Lessons in Foodservice Repair
Episode 132: Alto-Shaam Unplugged: Family Legacy, Masterclass Training, and Pro Tips for Techs
Episode 131: Catching Up: Trade Shows, Growing Pains & Big News!
Episode 130:🔴 Live from AHR Expo! Backflow & Connected Backflow Tech with Nadeem from Watts Water 🔧💧
Episode 133:🎧 Catching Up with Bryan Sanders: Wins, Struggles, and Lessons in Foodservice Repair 🔧
Episode 129:LIVE from AHR Expo 2025 – RIDGID Talks Pressing Tech & Big Moves in Manufacturing!
Episode 128: Louise Kellar with UEi Test Instruments
Episode 127: LIVE from AHR Expo 2025! 🚀 Viper & Refrigeration Technologies Talk Innovations, Expansion & HVAC Tactical Awards 🎙️🔥
Episode 126: HVAC Knights Take Over! 🤘🔥 Content Creation, Industry Talk & AHR Preview
Episode 125: Inside Facilities Management: Insights from Taylor Lomberk’s 14-Year Journey
Episode 124:Elevating Your Career with Middleby Training – Featuring Isaac Locke
Episode 123: Revolutionizing Skilled Trades: How SkillCat is Shaping the Future of Training with Ruchir Shah
Episode 122: From Army Wrenches to Kitchen Fixes: Lisa Moore’s Inspiring Journey in Foodservice Repair
Episode 121:Keeping It Cool: Ty Smith’s Journey Through Refrigeration and Cold Storage
Episode 120: David Duckworth and Training Unlimited
Episode 119:Rich Malachy: The Force Behind Malachy Cares and FEDD
Episode 118: Inspiring the Trades: Ryan Hughes on HVAC, Social Media, and Sparking New Journeys
Episode 117: Brad Adcox, The Navac Cowboy
Episode 116:Joe Madden’s Path to Success: From HVAC Tech to Plumbing Pro and Business Owner
Episode 115: From Restaurant Roots to Refrigeration: Nick Pattas' Journey in Foodservice Repair
Episode 114 🎙️ General BS with Pat & Rich - Snowy AC Calls, Cannabis HVACR Challenges, and Life in Commercial Kitchen Repair 🚀
Episode 113 Inside the HVAC Army with Jarett Neuenfeld!
Episode 112, Loretta Mealer - From Family Values to Industry Leadership!
Episode 111 Zac Hampton: From Troubleshooter to Trailblazer – A Journey of Grit, Growth, and Greatness
Episode 110,🎙️ Young Gun Spotlight: Korbin Finley – From Apprentice to Certified Combi Oven Pro! 🔧🔥
Episode 109: 🔥 Look Who's Joined the Dark Side of HVACR! Bryan Sanders🔥
Episode 108:Made in America Innovation: Preston Collier on JB Industries' Platinum Pro & Climate Class Line
Episode 107 Redefining Recruiting: How Blue-Collar Roots Set Them Apart
Episode 106 Mister President, Nick Cribb
Episode 105 Jeramy Moss From oil fields to Ice Machines
Episode 104 Revolutionizing HVACR: Ambro Controls' Game-Changing Innovations with Eddie Lange
Episode 103 Where is Dusty?
Episode 102 Recorded Live at RLS Rapid Locking System
Episode 101 Investing in technicians with Gil Cavey from HVAC Uncensored podcast
Episode 100 Special with NAVAC
Episode 99 Matt Showers Trade School to Trade Therapy
Episode 98 Mac Calderon
Episode 97 Jason, Pat, and Rich catch up.
Episode 96🎧 **From PA Dreams to Sales Success: The David Jones Story** 🚀
Episode 95 Heath Strawbridge From Disney to business owner
Episode 94 featuring Parts Town Tech Support team.
Episode 93 Blake Barkeloo
Episode 92 Young Gun Luke Wiezycki
Epsiode 91 🎙️ Just had an epic hangout with Rich! 👫 We dove into everything from work to personal life and beyond. 🗣️
Episode 90 Bryan Sanders, Chasing a dream.
Episode 89 Quentin Webb, a family tradition
Episode 88 featuring Adam Roberts from Elite kitchen Services
Episode 87 featuring Young Gun Josh Cober
Episode 86 Ben Poole with HVAC TACTICAL breaks down some comments
Episode 85 with Josh Zolin
Episode 84 Fraser Duffy and what it is to be a food service repair tech
Episode 83 Joe Sharp and his mindset shift
Episode 82 Brett Wetzel: Championing Excellence in HVACR and Building Careers
Episode 81 HVAChicks Jennifer
Episode 80 with Gary Beaver
Episode 79 with Matt Brunty From in-house to Power House
Episode 78 Viper Vixens live at AHR Expo
Episode 77 From chef to tech with Mike Voss
Episode 76 Bonus Episode talking RIDGID Experience
Episode 75 featuring Young Gun Zane Smith
Episode 74 featuring Rachel MissMiniSplit
Episode 73 featuring Ryan with TradesOverCollege
Episode 72 Ridgid and RLS live at AHR Expo
Episode 71 with Ray Bartolomucci with Roopairs
Episode 70 featuring Aiden Divelbiss
Episode 69 featuring Michael Naus
Episode 68 Dusty is back!
Episode 67 2023 recap and 2024 goals
Episode 66 Real talk with RIDGID’s VP of Pressing Technology, John Ruese
Episode 65 with Kenny AKA Refrigerationman1988 on TikTok
Episode 64 He's back with Joey Hall
Episode 63 Happy Hour
Episode 62 Young Guns #2 featuring Toby Overton
Episode 61 Young Guns featuring Mason King
Episode 60 featruing Omar Rodriguez
Episode 59 with Matthew Pryce from Centrotherm Eco Systems
Episode 58 featuring Cory Yates with Alpha and Omega restaurant equipment repair
Episode 57 with Amanda Widmeyer
Episode 56 Water filtrationwith Charlie Neuman from FAIM Distributors
Episode 55 Fryer Talk
Episode 54 Joe Sharp with Meadowbrook Facilities Solutions
Episode 53 with Adrian garcia from Reliable HVACR
Episode 52 with HVAC_ASH from Refrigeration Technologies
Episode 51 Proper notes for calls
Episode 50 Live Stream guest join the fun
Episode 49 Jay Maiden with Kolpak/RDI
Episode 48 Let's talk refrigeration
Episode 47 Chef Chad melinger gives his side of service
Episode 46 Bill Russell aka Curious HVAC Guy joins us
Episode 50 Live Stream guest join the fun
Episode 45 Is it hot out or what?
Episode 44 Colton with Viega talks training
Episode 43 Andrew Buigues
Episode 42 What to do when your customer is getting an inspection
Episode 41 We talk about the dreaded career burnout
Episode 40 featuring patrick Duffy from Duffy's AIS.
Episode 39 Featuring Paul Schubert with Rapid Locking System
Episode 38 Jake Kitterman on changing from residential HVAC to the Commercial Foodservice Industry
Episode 37 featuring Michael Angello with General Parts
Episode 36 Featuring Chris Stephens from HVACR Videos
Episode 35 Featuring Becky Brotherton and Maddie Suvak from Ridgid and Greenlee
I hang out with Dusty, Jason, and Rich
Episode #33 Josh Zolin
I talk foodservice repair and more with special guests Jason Latimer and Rich Ortega
I talk all things related to AC ServiceTech with Craig migliaccio
Taking pride in your work with Rich Ortega
I discuss Fiber installation and all things relevant with Chris crane
Commercial kitchen equipment Pm talk with Joey Hall
Ben Poole with HVAC Tactical hangs out
All things HVACR and more with Jason Norman and Matt Waxer
Tech support do's,don'ts and etiquette.
We recap my recent trips to Nafem and AHR expo
I talk with Colton aka The Viking Pipefitter with Viega live at AHR
Replay of my time on the HVAC Know It All podcast.
Training opportunities in the foodservice repair industry
Garland Commercial Range talk with Brendan Daly
2023 Goals
Greg Smith and 38 years in the Foodservice Repair Industry
Diagnosing intermittent issues and more
Joel Block and his foodservice repair journey
Combi Oven talk with Dusty Ashford
So you want to become a Foodservice Repair Technician?
Changing roles from a Service Support Specialist to a full time Technician with Amanda Widmeyer
Michael Brown Director of Customer Experience with General Parts
Jermiah Saylor-Hoover
Talking with Brent Ridley of Tool Pros, Miracle Mechanical, and Plumbing School podcasts
Dusty Ashford and his journey into the foodservice repair industry
Discussing Rwoodens Elisdor journey into the HVACR industry.
Gil Cavey Jr from The HVAC Uncencsored podcast
Hanging out with Dave Elliott
Recap of my trip to The National restaurant Association show
Installation discussion for your commercial kitchen
Gas Fryer Talk
Introduction to Commercial Kitchen Chronicles